Kazi Zahirul Qaiyum MP of Awami League met consulate official on behalf
of Khondkar Mustaque Ahmed to convey to the US government that
‘A.L. Leaders are anxious for political settlement with GOP and are prepared
recede from total independence demand.’ Details
of Khondkar Mustaque Ahmed to convey to the US government that
‘A.L. Leaders are anxious for political settlement with GOP and are prepared
recede from total independence demand.’ Details
Announcing that Sheikh Mujib will be tried by special military court for ‘waging war
against Pakistan’. Details
against Pakistan’. Details
Aug 03,’71: Memorandum from President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger)
to President Nixon
“Cross-border shelling by both Indians and Pakistanis has increased as has
tempo of guerilla activity which is shifting from sabotage to direct attacks
on West Pakistani forces...” Details
tempo of guerilla activity which is shifting from sabotage to direct attacks
on West Pakistani forces...”
At a meeting with political officer of the Consulate A.L. M.N.A. Zahirul Qaiyum said
he was acting ‘under specific instruction of Bangladesh Minister who hopes to
convince USG to initiate negotiations with GOP which will lead to a meeting of
interested parties and peaceful settlement...’ Details
he was acting ‘under specific instruction of Bangladesh Minister who hopes to
convince USG to initiate negotiations with GOP which will lead to a meeting of
interested parties and peaceful settlement...’ Details
Announcing that Sheikh Mujib will be tried by special Military Court for ‘waging
war against Pakistan.’ Details
war against Pakistan.’ Details
In the event of either having subjected to an attack or a threat thereof, The
High contracting parties shall immediately enter into mutual consultations
in order to remove such threat and to take appropriate effective
measures to ensure peace, and security of their countries.’ Details
High contracting parties shall immediately enter into mutual consultations
in order to remove such threat and to take appropriate effective
measures to ensure peace, and security of their countries.’ Details
On statement by Pak President that Sheikh Mujib may be executed.
Between Indian Ambassador L.K. Jha and Henry Kissinger. Details
Aug 10,’71: Pakistan’s protest note against UN Secretary General
A protest note against U.N. Secretary General’s statement at
Sheikh Mujib’s trial. Details
Aug 10,’71: Note for action to American Embassy Islamabad by Secretary of State
‘We will be interested in what Hamid as key advisor to Yahya has to say on
prospects for political accomodation.......’ Details
prospects for political accomodation.......’ Details
Aug 10,’71: Memorandum from Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon
President Nixon: ‘Let me be very blunt...... The US “must not - cannot - allow” India
to use refugees as pretext for breaking up, Pakistan ....... That is what India wants to do.’
That is what he might want to do if he were in New Delhi. Details
to use refugees as pretext for breaking up, Pakistan ....... That is what India wants to do.’
That is what he might want to do if he were in New Delhi.
Conversation with Pak army cheief of staff: ‘As Hamid saw it, GOI has
not taken military measures that indicated intention to initiate war against
Pakistan. It was true there had been some forward movements of ground
forces and that air units had been put in state of readiness..... as in
nature of alert precautions. Details
not taken military measures that indicated intention to initiate war against
Pakistan. It was true there had been some forward movements of ground
forces and that air units had been put in state of readiness..... as in
nature of alert precautions. Details
visit to India
‘Both sides reiterated their firm conviction that..... Urgent steps be taken in
East Pakistan for the achievement of political solution and for creation of
conditions of safety for the return of the refugees to their homes which alone
would answer the interests, of the entire people of Pakistan....’ Details
‘Both sides reiterated their firm conviction that..... Urgent steps be taken in
East Pakistan for the achievement of political solution and for creation of
conditions of safety for the return of the refugees to their homes which alone
would answer the interests, of the entire people of Pakistan....’ Details
Fonmin (Foreign Minister Mustaaque) planning a trip to Moscow, but
would like to visit U.S. First. Details
would like to visit U.S. First. Details
Between Soviet Ambassador Anatolly Dobynin and Henry Kissinger on the situation
in South Asia. Details
in South Asia. Details
Sub: Contingency paper - Indo - Pakistan Hostilities. A follow up and updating
of views of SRG meeting of July 30 on the same subject. Details
of views of SRG meeting of July 30 on the same subject.
Sub: India and Pakistan.
The meeting agreed that ‘The basic (U.S.) policy is to be helpful in maintaining the
integrity of Pakistan.’ Details
The meeting agreed that ‘The basic (U.S.) policy is to be helpful in maintaining the
integrity of Pakistan.’ Details
‘What would do us the most good now is to have from Yahya a comprehensive
package that we can claim some credit in both in New Delhi and in our
Congress.’ Details
package that we can claim some credit in both in New Delhi and in our
Congress.’ Details
Report from Maurice Williams and Ambassador Farland on their meetings with
Yahya Khan and M.M. Ahmed. Details
Yahya Khan and M.M. Ahmed. Details
There is a split within the Bangla Desh movement between the “rightist” who are
In control but want to save themselves and Mujib through a compromise settlement
And “leftwing elements” who will quickly take over if Mujib dies.’ Details
In control but want to save themselves and Mujib through a compromise settlement
And “leftwing elements” who will quickly take over if Mujib dies.’ Details
Aug 20,’71: Telegram from Amconsul Calcutta to the Secretary of State
‘Cabinet appreciative of USG for efforts to solve current impasse. They regard
report that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s wife was taken from Dacca to West
Pakistan and Pak Ambassador Hilaly’s public comment that Sheikh Mujib
would not be summarily shot as hopeful signs.’ Details
Aug 20,’71: Telegram from the U.S. Ambassador Farland to the Department of State
On trial of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Yahya said “you can stops worrying because I am
not going to execute the man even though he is a traitor.” Details
not going to execute the man even though he is a traitor.” Details
Between Pakistan’s Ambassador Agha Hilaly and Joseph Sisco, Assistant
Secretary of State on military supply pipeline in Pakistan. Details
Secretary of State on military supply pipeline in Pakistan. Details
Sub: Contact with Bangla Desh Reps. ‘Avoid any impression that U.S. Seeking to
play mediatory role between GOP and Awami League. Make clear that we are willing
play mediatory role between GOP and Awami League. Make clear that we are willing
to help but only as a friend and if GOP wants’. Details
Aug 24,’71: Memorandum from Kissinger to President Nixon
Aug 24,’71: Memorandum from Kissinger to President Nixon
Sub: Indo - Soviet Friendship Treaty
“The Indians seem to feel that the treaty puts both the Pakistanis and Chinese
on notice that India does not stand alone.” Details
“The Indians seem to feel that the treaty puts both the Pakistanis and Chinese
on notice that India does not stand alone.”
Aug 24,’71: Amembassy, Islamabad reports to U.S. Secretary of State on contacts
With Bangladesh Representatives -
‘I asked Yahya if he saw any major obstacle to a select group of GOP members,
unpublicized and on neutral ground in a foreign country with a few of the key
people for whom Qaiyum indicated he spoke.... Yahya replied he would favour
such a development wholeheartedly, asking that in case such a contingency
developed, I keep closely in touch with him on this matter generally. Details
unpublicized and on neutral ground in a foreign country with a few of the key
people for whom Qaiyum indicated he spoke.... Yahya replied he would favour
such a development wholeheartedly, asking that in case such a contingency
developed, I keep closely in touch with him on this matter generally. Details
Sub: Political coordination
‘Ambassador Farland characterizes Yahya’s comments as “a glimmer of light amidst
encircling gloom.” Details
encircling gloom.” Details
‘We will welcome continuing analysis and comments : ( a ) possibilities for
negotiation between BD reps and GOP, (b) dynamics of possibly troublesome
division within BD movement (including Mukti Bahini) over Quote independence
vs accommodation UNQUOTE......’ Details
negotiation between BD reps and GOP, (b) dynamics of possibly troublesome
division within BD movement (including Mukti Bahini) over Quote independence
vs accommodation UNQUOTE......’ Details
The discussion between Kissinger and Indian Ambassador L.K. Jha centred
around ‘curious phase’ of Indo-U.S. Relationship and Mrs. Gandhi’s
forthcoming visit. Jha said that ‘Haksar and Kaul were the real obstacles
in India and that in the foreign office there are many pro - Soviet
elements. Details
around ‘curious phase’ of Indo-
in India and that in the foreign office there are many pro -
Sub: Roger - Dobrynin talk on South Asia
“The intent of the Indo-Soviet friendship treaty was to calm the Indians by
Assuring them that they had friends at a time when they suspected the
Pakistanis of planning hostilities.” Details
Pakistanis of planning hostilities.” Details
Sub: Text of Letter from Bangladesh Foreign Minister. Details
Sub: Meeting with Bangladesh Representative
‘Qaiyum claimed that since he established contact with Congen, (BD) Fonmin
had “cancelled” other efforts solve problem. He said, “We are the only
Pipeline.”
‘Qaiyum claimed that since he established contact with Congen, (BD) Fonmin
had “cancelled” other efforts solve problem. He said, “We are the only
Pipeline.”
Sub: Conversation with retired Maj. - Gen Jilani, NAP ( R )
Sub: Some East Pakistan Observations: A trip report by FSO H. Batjer
Sub: Contacts with Bangla Desh representatives. ‘We would also inform Mustaq Ahamed
that Yahya showed interest in a meeting of GOP reps and BD reps and volunteer to pass
back to President Yahya any response Mustaq may have.’ Details
that Yahya showed interest in a meeting of GOP reps and BD reps and volunteer to pass
back to President Yahya any response Mustaq may have.’ Details
Sub: Trial of Mujibur Rahman
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